Windows 11 home purchase help

[beachBOYken]

Hello

I’m really confused about how I buy windows 11 home for my new pc build.

I will have created the windows creation tool on a usb stick, but the product key has me stumped.

On windows website purchase windows 11 page it says select a configuration, either USB or download?

I just need the key, what would I select?

Thanks

 

[beachBOYken]

Windows can come on a USB stick (Like if you buy it from OCUK) or you can download it directly from Microsoft.

Some would prefer the USB stick version but others are ok to download it and use their creation tool to make their own USB stick.

I see, didn’t realise they sent usb sticks.

Download part had me wondering as well as if I’ve already created the windows creation tool myself, what’s there to download if I select that option and only need the license key?

 

[beachBOYken]

They come on USB now instead of an CD\DVD like they used too over the years.

If you click on download instead of USB it will take you to the checkout for Windows 11 Home, I assume after this point\payment you will get a license key e mailed to you or available on the site once checked out

Just realised I can skip the entering license key during initial setup and then I can just purchase a license later tied to my ms account. Think I will do that.